📜 Founded in 1841 by Thomas Carlyle, The London Library is one of the world’s leading literary institutions.
🔍 It houses around one million volumes on 17 miles of open access shelves, with 97% available for loan and no due date. #Why Go
📚 Explore an extensive collection, including first editions and rare books
⏳ Benefit from a unique no-due-date loan policy for 97% of the collection
🏛️ Visit a historic building with famous past members like Dickens, Woolf, and Churchill
✍️ Support emerging writers through free membership and masterclasses
🚶‍♀️ Take a public tour to discover the unique architecture and collection #Why Avoid
💰 Annual membership is expensive (£510)
🚶 Public tours are limited and require booking #Tips
🗓️ Public tours available on certain weekday evenings; check website for dates and booking essential
♿ Wheelchair accessible entrance and lifts available; assistance dogs welcome
📝 Consider the Emerging Writers Programme for free membership and development opportunities
🚲 Bicycle storage available for members in Mason's Yard #Cost
💰 Annual membership £510, reductions available. Public tours require booking and a fee. #Hours
🕒 Monday & Tuesday 9:30am-9:00pm; Wednesday-Saturday 9:30am-5:30pm; closed Sunday and Bank holidays. #Getting There
🅿️ Pay and display parking is available in St James's Square (Mon-Sat 8:30-18:30). Bicycle storage is available for members in Mason's Yard.
♿ The Mason's Yard entrance provides level entry with a platform lift for wheelchair access. Accessible lifts serve all floors, and assistance dogs are welcome. A portable induction loop is available at Reception.